Donald Trump reveals why he’s skipping son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson
Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson due to government obligations. He expressed his desire to be present but stated that circumstances related to his role as President prevent him from doing so. The couple legally married a day before their planned celebration in the Bahamas.
- ▪Donald Trump cited government obligations as the reason for missing his son's wedding.
- ▪Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson legally wed on May 21, 2026.
- ▪The couple initially planned to have their wedding at the White House but changed their plans due to the ongoing war with Iran.
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Celebrity News Donald Trump reveals why he’s skipping son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson By Audrey Rock Published May 22, 2026, 3:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Donald Trump revealed why he won’t be present when son Donald Trump, Jr. ties the knot with Bettina Anderson. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” the Commander in Chief wrote via Truth Social on Friday, one day after the pair legally tied the knot. Page Six obtained a copy of the marriage certificate filed in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday.
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